Diesel/Biodiesel

As of July 6, 2016, the City of Carlsbad, Calif. is now fueling its Fire Department and Public Works heavy-duty vehicles with renewable diesel. Propel Diesel HPR (High Performance Renewable) is produced from 100% renewable feedstocks, such as vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled oils. Fueling with renewable diesel allows the city to reduce its greenhouse[…]

The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District is now accepting applications for the Proposition 1B Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program (GMERP) through November 20, 2015 at 5:00 PM. GMERP will offer approximately $12 million in funding to owners of eligible heavy-duty diesel trucks and transportation refrigeration units (TRUs) who upgrade to cleaner technologies. Formed[…]

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has announced the launch of the Statewide School Bus Retrofit Program. The program will assist California school districts in complying with the Air Resources Board’s In-Use Truck and Bus Regulation. Who: Eligible participants are public school districts, Joint Power Authorities, and private transportation agencies that provide student[…]

The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (District) is currently accepting applications for the Voucher Incentive Program (VIP). The VIP provides a streamlined approach to reduce emissions for qualified on-road diesel trucks with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 14,001 pounds or higher. Vouchers up to $45,000 are available to replace qualifying trucks with[…]

The California Air Resources Board is offering the following diesel vehicle and equipment courses in April and May 2015. Please check the webpages for each course for the topics covered, revisions, cancellations, and additional sessions. These courses are free of charge. #302 Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP) & Portable Diesel Engine ATCM. May 20[…]

Fleet professionals can access free passes to the Clean Car Expo exhibit hall or upgrade to discounted full conference registration through January 31. Limited free booth spaces are still available for organizations interested in showing alternative fuel vehicles in the exhibition hall. For more information on Clean Car Expo vendors and speakers view the CCE-Exhibitor-Prospectus or contact info@EUEC.com.

The Nov. 24 deadline is fast approaching for science students interested in applying to attend the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo, Jan. 19 – 22 in Fort Worth, Texas. Hosted by the National Biodiesel Board, students are invited to apply for a travel scholarship as well as to present their research. This opportunity comes[…]